Cristiano Ronaldo hints at Al Nassr exit amid Club World Cup speculation

The 40-year-old global football icon posted a cryptic message on social media: “This chapter is over. The story? Still being written. Grateful to all,” accompanied by a photo of him in an Al-Nassr shirt. The message has fueled widespread speculation about his immediate future.

Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr in December 2022 after a high-profile exit from Manchester United, signing a lucrative contract that expires on June 30, 2025. However, with no major silverware to show in his stint so far, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner may be weighing his next move.

Despite his individual brilliance—he finished as the league’s top scorer with 24 goals—Al-Nassr endured another trophyless season. The club was eliminated in the semi-finals of the Asian Champions League by Japan's Kawasaki Frontale and fell short in the Saudi Pro League, finishing third after a controversial last-minute twist involving an appeal win over Al-Orubah.